The figure below shows a three-particle system, with masses m_(1)=2.4kg,m_(2)=4.0kg, and m_(3)=7.5kg.
(a) What are the coordinates of the center of mass?
m (x-coordinate)
m (y-coordinate)
(b) What happens to the center of mass as the mass of the topmost particle is gradually increased?
The center of mass shifts toward the particle on the right.
The center of mass shifts toward the topmost particle.
The center of mass shifts toward the particle on the left.